The highest level of evidence for ACL rehabilitation in this review (moderate certainty) was observed for: (1) neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve quadriceps strength; (2) open versus ...

Data Extraction: The data extracted included number of patients, ACL reconstruction ... with closed-chain exercises were probably all safe. Home-based rehabilitation was evaluated in 2 studies.

Post-ACL surgery, patients can work towards strengthening their knee and improving its mobility through a systematic rehabilitation program. Exercises for the early stages include heel slides ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four primary ligaments that provides stability to the knee joint. If the ACL is torn, surgery may be needed ...

Background The most commonly used graft in ACL-reconstructions is harvested from the ... Conclusion The present finding suggests that the KB exercise could be introduced in rehabilitation when aiming ...